EMERGENCY GRAB AND GO BINDER

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1 E FA IM ON E MS FO OD MO R AG E O T S M I LY A T A T EMERGENCY GRAB AND GO BINDER

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4 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FIRST CONTACT: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: Other Contact: Relationship: WORK CONTACT: NAME PHONE NUMBER(S) ADDRESS and/or ADDRESS NEIGHBOR: DOCTOR: POLICE: FIRE DEPARTMENT: AMBULANCE: GAS COMPANY: ELECTRIC COMPANY: WATER COMPANY: POISON CONTROL: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Food Storage Moms

5 BANKING CONTACT INFORMATION BANK NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER PHONE NUMBER and/or BUSINESS ADDRESS Food Storage Moms

6 MEDICAL INFORMATION PATIENT INFORMATION Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Home: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: Name: Date of Birth: SS#: Cell: DOCTOR DOCTOR S PHONE NUMBER DENTIST DENTIST S PHONE NUMBER PHARMACY PHARMACY PHONE NUMBER Food Storage Moms

7 NAME MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ ALLERGIES TO MEDICATIONS/FOODS NAME MEDICATION DOSAGE AMOUNTS FREQUENCY NAME PREVIOUS SURGERIES DATE OF SURGERY Food Storage Moms

8 INSURANCE CONTACT INFORMATION COMPANY INFORMATION Health Insurance: Health Insurance: Dental Insurance: Eye Insurance: Life Insurance: Life Insurance: Life Insurance: Auto Insurance: Auto Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance: Home Insurance: PHONE NUMBER POLICY NUMBER MEDICARE INFORMATION MEDICARE INSURANCE TYPE Medicare A Medicare B Medicare C Medicare D Food Storage Moms

9 ACCOUNT/WEBSITE ACCESS INFORMATION Store this information in a secure location! ACCOUNT/WEBSITE NAME WEBSITE ADDRESS USER NAME PASSCODE Food Storage Moms

10 72 HOURS OF A TRUE DISASTER/EMERGENCY During the first 72 hours of an emergency, this is usually what happens: First 24 hours (lights/power goes out) we check to see if our neighbor s power is out, worry if we ll get power before our favorite show comes on in an hour, and knock on neighbors doors to see if they know what s going on. We worry because there is no cell phone service or other forms of communication. At 72 hours the panic and/or riots will start. The roads out of the cities will be bombarded and traffic will be at a standstill. People will become desperate for food and water for their families. Emotions are high. Panic is everywhere. By having at least 72 hours worth of food and emergency supplies, you and your family can stay home and avoid being in the middle of riots or panicinduced situations. The next 24 hours is when we realize there is a big problem, but we don t know what it is because there is no TV, radio, newspapers, or internet. Without power, our heaters or air conditioners don t work, the refrigerator and freezer are barely keeping things cold, the ATM s aren t dispensing cash, and the gas pumps can t pump gas (unless the manual pump is working or available.) Without available cash, we can t purchase gas, groceries, and water. The grocery store has long lines and the shelves could potentially be empty in three hours. Some merchants start raising their prices sky-high. We try to figure out how to get out of town to family or friends. We start looking for a neighbor who might have a ham radio so we can know what is happening in the world and we re wishing we d bought batteries so we could turn on the battery-operated radio.

11 72-Hour Kit (Adults) Every emergency agency in the country recommends having a 72-hour kit available to grab-and-go in an emergency. Be sure to update your kit every six months to a year, depending on the items you have in it. Include food you know you will eat and items that can keep you busy during times of inactivity. Be mindful of storing items that might leak, melt, or affect other items in your bag if they leak or break open (Ziploc bags might help with this problem.) Attach a tag to the kit or bag with your name, phone number(s), a tag to remind you to grab your prescriptions/medicines, and a tag to grab your emergency binder. Depending on the needs of you and/or your family, items you could include in your kit: Water for at least three days (1-4 gallons per day), water purifiers and water purifier bottles (like Berkey Sport Bottles) Food to last for at least three days: MRE's (Meals ready to eat); hot and cold ready to eat food packages; freeze dried fruits and vegetables; and candy, gum, jerky, fruit snacks, raisins, fruit leather, granola bars, peanuts, crackers, etc. Aspirin, Aleve, Ibuprofen, Vitamin C, cold remedies, Essential Oils, etc., antacids (for upset stomachs) Axe/shovel combo Baggies (all sizes) Batteries (all sizes-rotate yearly) Bible/Scriptures Bee sting & bite kit Blanket--solar is thinner Pillow Bleach (household chlorine--nonscented) Books Bung wrench/gas shut off wrench CASH-small bills/coins (if we lose power, ATM s won t work; credit/debit cards won t work) Can opener (non-electric) Canned stove Candles/glow sticks Cards or small games to play Chapstick/lip balm Chargers in case we have electricity Coats/Jackets/Sweaters/Extra Clothes & Shoes Coffee Pot, pitcher, container Cooking pot, griddle or fry pan Cooking stove of some kind/fuel/fire starter/striker Compass Contact lenses & supplies Cotton Swabs/Kleenex Tissues Disinfectant Duct tape Emergency sewing kit Fingernail clippers/nail file Fire extinguisher First Aid Kit Hand Warmers Flashlights (preferably solar or crank); don't forget batteries (store batteries outside the flashlights to keep them fresh) Garbage Bags Glasses (extra pair of eye glasses) Gloves/latex or non-latex Hair brushes/combs Hats, gloves/scarves Headlamp Hearing Aid, plus batteries Imodium/Anti-Diarrhea medicine Instant milk (chocolate would be good as well)

12 Ipecac (check with poison control if possible) Hot pads, dish towels/rags/dish soap Lanterns/compact lights Latex/Non-latex gloves Masks N-95 minimum Matches (waterproofed) Mess Kits Mirror Scissors All Purpose Knife Mosquito Spray Personal Hygiene (tampons, pads, feminine supplies, etc.) Post It Notes/pencils/pens/crayons Radio/crank and or battery type (pack batteries) Rain Poncho Rope Safety pins, several sizes Shaving cream, shavers (disposable) Solar lights Sunglasses Temporary toilet and bags Thermal Underwear Thermometer Toilet Paper, shampoo, hand soap, baby wipes and hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tweezers Tools Tent(s) Umbrella Utensils, plates, cups, silverware to cook and eat with Vaseline Wet wipes-lots...they might be our only shower Whistles, Walkie Talkies, (test before you need them for distance) like Motorola Talkabout 2-Way Radios #MR350R/ FRS/GMRS Radio (22 channels, 121 privacy codes, 2662 Combinations) NOAA Weather radio Work Gloves REMEMBER, you would need a truck to "haul" all of these items, so check off one item at a time and pick the items that meet you and/or your family s needs. These are IDEAS...just start collecting a little at a time. Put all the things that need to be rotated together in baggies. This way you just GRAB a bag and switch out the outdated items.

13 72-Hour Kit (Children) Children need their own 72-hour kit to meet their dietary needs, hygiene, and comfort items to keep them occupied during long stretches of time during emergencies. When preparing a backpack or bag for them, attach a tag to the kit with the child s name. If your child takes special medications or prescriptions, also add a tag as a reminder to grab those medicines. Items that could be included in the kit (be sure to rotate perishable items yearly): Family picture(s) with names and phone numbers/ addresses (in case they get separated from you or if you have a child who can t verbalize who they are) Water (enough for three days) Food that is age appropriate or that your child will eat: MRE's (Meals Ready To Eat just add water), food that is ready to eat without water, freeze dried veggies, freeze dried fruit, freeze dried yogurt bites, snacks, graham crackers, peanut butter crackers, cereal, raisins, fruit leather, fruit snacks, etc. Candy (such as suckers) Juice boxes Cup, plate, bowl & silverware/child mess kit Reading books Colored pencils/non-electric pencil sharpener or markers, crayons (not for car or garage-they d melt) Paper, tablets, coloring books Puzzles, games, small activities Medications: Motrin/Tylenol, Cough syrup (rotate yearly) Any medication you use occasionally: antibiotic ointment, Vaseline, saline spray, etc. Baby wipes/diapers/formula/baby food/baby food grinder/pacifiers Solar or small blankets Small pillow Hand sanitizer First Aid Kit (child size Band-Aids) Extra clothes/jacket/sweater (sweat suits are ideal for storage, because you can cut the sleeves and legs off if the weather is too warm or wear them as is in cold weather) Child size N-95 masks--practice with these BEFORE you need to use them Bible/Scriptures, etc.

14 72-Hour Kit (Pets) Don t forget to prepare for your animals! They will be hungry, thirsty, and upset with a sudden change of environment, so make sure you have what s necessary to keep them comfortable in an emergency. If you ve got animals, reptiles, or other types of pets that aren t dogs and/or cats, you ll need to consider their needs when planning a 72-hour kit for them. For dogs and/or cat needs, considering adding these items to a backpack or other container: Water/food dish Photo of the dog (to be circulated in case they get separated from you) Complete medical records Chip ID information Leash/harness/collar Sweater Toys Blanket Brush/comb Cat or Dog food (enough for at least three days) Water (enough for at least three days) Pet First Aid Book Vet wrap 2" and 4"/trauma pad Gauze bandage rolls (2", 4", and 6") Adhesive tape Tweezers/scissors/surgical soap Thermometer/mineral oil Disinfectant solution Styptic powder/cornstarch Benadryl/triple antibiotic ointment Eye wash Saline Medication, 5-day supply Tick-Flea Meds Paper towels/plastic bags/zip lock bags Dog and/or cat carrier(s) Cat litter box/litter ****Remember The Red Cross will NOT accept our pets; they only allow service animals to assist people at the Red Cross Centers.

Vehicle Emergency Kit Emergencies or disasters/events can strike at anytime, so having certain items in your vehicle can be lifesaving. Place items in a backpack, gym bag, or other container.

15 Vehicle Emergency Kit Emergencies or disasters/events can strike at anytime, so having certain items in your vehicle can be lifesaving. Place items in a backpack, gym bag, or other container. Be careful about storing items that may be damaged or compromised in extreme heat situations. Items to consider adding: Names and phone numbers of who to contact in an emergency Battery/crank powered portable radio/extra batteries Flashlight/preferably one with solar/crank/led Compass and maps; not everyone has GPS in car and on phones Can of motor oil Fire Extinguisher(5 pound ABC type) Flares and/or orange cones Jumper cables Rags/paper towels Shovel Pocketknife Tire gauge Tool box Window scraper for ice Necessities for survival: Water Blankets Jackets/sweaters Emergency cash: approximately $50.00 in small bills First Aid Kit Baby Wipes Hand Sanitizer Scissors/pens/pencils (not crayons-they melt) Emergency snack food and/or MRE meals (items may need to be replaced more frequently if stored in extreme heat conditions) Whistles Umbrella Hand warmers Extra blankets

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